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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,278.13 and 527.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,278.13 and 527.86 is: 728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,278.13 = 527.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,278.13 = 527.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,278.13 × 527.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 674,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,673.70/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.51

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